Cupcakes for Christmas
A baking course for beginners and advanced bakers covering cupcake preparation, buttercream piping and fondant decoration through practical work and guided discussion.
About this course
Participants practise producing consistently even, soft cupcakes, preparing their own icing and piping buttercream. They also learn how to cover cakes with fondant for a clean finish, alongside the essential principles of cupcake baking and decoration. Teaching combines practical tasks with tutor observation, individual feedback, group discussion, peer feedback and question-and-answer activities. This format gives learners opportunities to check their understanding and receive guidance while working.
What you'll learn
- Bake consistently even and soft cupcakes
- Prepare icing and pipe buttercream onto cakes
- Cover cakes with fondant to create a clean finish
- Apply essential cupcake-baking and decorating techniques
Is this course right for you?
The course is explicitly suitable for both beginner and advanced bakers, with no previous experience required. The Beginner level indicates that the course covers fundamental techniques, while the practical activities and feedback may also provide a structured way for more experienced bakers to revisit or develop these skills.
- No previous experience is required
- Suitable for learners from beginner to advanced level
- Includes practical tasks, group discussion and individual feedback
Where this course runs
South Thames Colleges Group
Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton
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1 class
Selected date
Fri 11 Dec 2026
09:30 – 15:30 • 1 week
£48
Merton College, Morden
Baking team
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